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Meler
1959
Airs flammeeus
May 26 One pair noted in area across river from
Camp. One seen sitting on timber in
early afternoon, the brown one of pair, - later
both were seen flying.
May 27 Our 2 pairs just seen located beyond
Tug line are still present.
May 30 Pete Sandil reported seeing one south of Barrow
Village
June 4 Barrow. (Shorter came flying along
lead in afternoon. Cut Mount Bernard,
airport.
June 12 Citunega One male foraging on tundra
behind tent in afternoon. In evening
by just stream 5. a male (light form)
came over 1/4 mile circled around me
about 25 feet up then swooped low-
(10 ft) over my head & flew off. Later,
in that same area roughly, saw this
male foraging - a half mile beyond
saw individual boundary flight between 2
very light phase short-ears. - Refuelltly
saw one chase + swoop at second. This
was after a mile between the 2 which
I didn't witness completely. There may then,
be 4 pair meeting on this side of river.
Saw one jumping along ridge across river.
(our)